Smith Names Phoebe Chan as General Manager of Its Beijing Office

Phoebe will develop new business opportunities and strengthen Smith’s relationships in the region

Houston, TX (May 31, 2022) – Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces the appointment of Phoebe Chan to the position of General Manager of the company’s office in Beijing, China. In this role, Phoebe will support Smith’s trading team in Beijing, grow and strengthen customer relationships, and cultivate new opportunities for Smith.

“It is an honor to lead our Beijing team and help them to achieve their individual professional goals, as well as Smith’s strategic goals for the region,” said Phoebe. “I am excited to contribute to our continued growth as we build a foundation of success and innovation.”

Phoebe joined Smith as a Sales Assistant in the company’s Hong Kong office in 2017. A year later, she was promoted to Sales Representative before being named to her most recent role of Assistant Trading Manager of Smith’s Shanghai office in 2019.

“Phoebe has the highest sales performance in Asia for her tenure group and leads by example with her motivating attitude and drive for results,” said Choon Byun, Chairman, APAC at Smith. “She is a fearless young leader who willingly steps outside her comfort zone to take on dynamic opportunities and challenges every day.”

During her five-year tenure with Smith, Phoebe has become an elite trader, earning both Platinum Club and Diamond Level distinctions in 2021. She has also taken on numerous mentorship roles to help develop emerging junior traders.

“Phoebe’s sales expertise and service mindset will help her guide her team and expand our presence in northern China,” said Gordon Qiu, Vice President, China at Smith. “We look forward to seeing her new journey begin as General Manager of Beijing.”

About Smith

Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and directional drilling systems. In 17 cities around the world, Smith’s legion of employees communicates in 50 languages and dialects and buys and sells components 24 hours per day, generating global annual sales in excess of $3.4 billion in 2021. Smith is always moving: helping manufacturers navigate market shifts; customizing supply chain solutions; testing components using cutting-edge technology. The support of Smith’s flexible Intelligent Distribution^TM model optimizes customers’ supply chains from beginning to end, including offering customized options for IT asset disposition that deliver maximum ROI, sustainability, and security. Smith’s testing and logistics hubs in Houston, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam cover critical areas like quality management, counterfeit prevention, and environmental safety. Smith’s operations, purchasing, and sales worldwide are seamlessly integrated with the company’s global IT infrastructure, offering real-time, global inventory and logistics visibility. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks number seven among all global distributors. For more information, please visit www.smithweb.com or reach out to a Smith representative any time of day at +1 713.430.3000.

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For more information, contact:

Rich Witmer
Smith, Senior Director of Marketing
+1 713.430.2141